Department of Japanese Studies
Assistant Professors
(Ref. 1314/051(328)/2)
The Department invites applications for two faculty posts at Assistant Professor rank with prospect for substantiation. Applicants should (i) possess a relevant PhD degree; (ii) specialize in the following areas: Japanese sociology, anthropology, cultural studies, media studies, literature, education, urban studies, political science, international relations, gender studies or other related fields; (iii) be dedicated to teaching; (iv) have an excellent record of research with a record of successful grant applications; (v) be able to work well as a team member; and (vi) be native or near native fluency in English and Japanese. Candidates capable of inter-disciplinary, comparative, and transnational research are particularly welcome. Duties include (a) teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; (b) project coordination; (c) mentoring students; and (d) committee work. Appointments will normally be made on contract basis for up to three years initially commencing mid-August 2014, which, subject to mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation later. Review of applications will begin in November 2013 and will continue until the posts are filled. For enquiries, please contact Ms. Kitty Choi (tel: (852) 3943 6466; e-mail: Japanese-studies@cuhk.edu.hk).

Salary and Fringe Benefits
Salary will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package, including medical care, a contract-end gratuity for appointments of two years or longer, and housing benefits for eligible appointees. Further information about the University and the general terms of service for appointments is available at http://www.per.cuhk.edu.hk. The terms mentioned herein are for reference only and are subject to revision by the University.

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Application Procedure
Please send full resume, copies of academic credentials, writing samples, past teaching evaluations, a statement of research and teaching interests, abstracts of selected published papers, together with names, addresses and e-mail addresses of three referees to whom the applicants' consent has been given for their providing references, to the Personnel Office, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong by post or by fax to (852) 3943 1462. The Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon request. Please quote the reference number and mark 'Application - Confidential' on cover.